"I depend on subsistence farming and casual jobs to cater for both household daily needs and any other goal in the family. I have children in various schools and my biggest ambition is to see them prosper in their education to allow them to have a better life in the future. Raising their school fees and meeting households basic needs is challenging for me due to the limited resources in our family. Currently keeping a cow with an aim that once they reproduce, I will have milk for both household consumption and sales gives me a the biggest difference in my daily life. I look forward to having offsprings which to me I can always depend on in case of any financial crisis more so to raise my children's education fee and any other household necessity arising. It gives hope that I can always provide for my family." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"The fact that I constructed a decent house has really brought the biggest difference in my daily life. This because I have been married for over 15 years and I never enjoyed the peace of sleeping under a semi-permanent house. All my children were always affected by the cold nights and also being rained on since the hut was leaking. I had to take some of my children to my relatives so that they can at least be at peace but then I was not happy because I have always been wishing to leave happy with all my family members. The coming of GiveDirectly into my life has transformed everything and most of my dreams are now coming true. I am so grateful to this organization for financial support." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"The biggest achievement in my daily life is the joy that I feel every morning on my way to town. I bought a motorcycle that earns daily income. Previously, I was hiring motorcycles which was costly and not reliable. GiveDirectly has empowered me economically." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"My lifestyle has transformed alot. I feel much happier and hopeful. I would like to purchase a motorcycle that will earn daily income for the family. My household is much happier and healthier because they eat and dress well."

"I spent part of my first transfer on buying, some new beddings such as a new bed and mattress. Since I was married, I have been using traditional beds which were very small and I was not comfortable. I then bought a dairy cow as an asset which I am planning to start a business of supplying milk to the markets and earn a living. I then bought a second-hand motorcycle for my son who has been jobless for long. He is now earning something at the end of the day. The remaining amount of money, I bought some foodstuffs for my family and some other household items that i was lacking."

"Receiving this money means marrying a spouse. This will be my source of support because, she will support me in doing household chores as I am riding motor cycle boda boda transport business to support our household." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I spent part of my first transfer on paying school for my children who are both in primary and secondary school. I had to pay in advance to avoid them being sent home every now and then like before. I also bought a new solar panel for my children which will help them at night in when they are doing their school assignments. They have been using some candles which sometimes I could not afford to purchase them because they were costly. I will also use the solar panel to charge my phone and those of my neighbors at a fee hence generate an income., I also bought two new mattresses to replace the old ones, at least we are now sleeping comfortable. I then bought some clothes for my children and myself since the old ones were very old and torn. The remaining amount I bought some sufficient foodstuffs for my children." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"The biggest difference in my daily life is the livestok and the new house built. These two investments are what has been eating up my mind for a long time. I really wished I could get enough money to at least build a decent house for my family as well as buy livestock that will improve my life in future. It is after receiving this transfer that I was able to accomplish these much needed projects. I am looking forward to making other meaningful family investments once I receive my second transfer and change the living standards of my family." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"My life is different than it would have been if I never received my transfer in that, I have been able to build a beautiful spacious house which accommodates my family members comfortably . Today, we do have most evening meals together which gives us the opportunity to share our short coming and success . This has bonded us more compared to before when our previous house was old, small and weak which collapsed Luckily after we had transitioned to the new one." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I spend part of my second transfer on to buy food for the family and the rest of the money I used it to buy a motorcycle. My spouse uses it as a taxi and we earn an income through this project." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)